The curtain came down on the U16 girls season when they were defeated for the first time this season in the League Final in Strandhill on Tuesday 17th May.
The girls never showed the quality that had taken them to the final when they played their best game of the season in defeating Yeats the previous Friday, this factor had a huge bearing and in hindsight maybe that game had taken more out of them than we had realised.
with the absence of Eimear McHugh Villa struggled for long periods against a stiff wind in the first half and that task was made even more difficult with an injury to centre half Rachel Twydell after 15 minutes forced the management into changes.
We introduced Marie Ruane who had missed the semi final through injury and it was always a risk having to bring her on so early.
The Villa back 4 and keeper Sinead Hallinan defended bravely but conceded just before the break.
With the assistance of the breeze Villa started the fightback literally from the kick off with a Megan Duffy shot from the half way line that deceived the Ballymote keeper and bounced into the net to level the game. This spurred Villa into action and Marie Ruane had a shot just the wrong side of the post but credit to Ballymote they played well against the breeze and got their reward 15 minutes before the end and indeed with Villa attacking in numbers had a few other chances.
Overall on the night the better team won and Villa will have to look back on a disappointing end to their season.
On Saturday 21st Villa had to concede their wfai game against Yeats due to 5 injured players and a further 3 not available.
We wish all our players both boys and girls gook luck in their respective exams and hope to see you all back for next season.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Dromore Villa Duck Race
We are holding a fundraising DUCK RACE on the June Bank Holiday weekend.
Ducks are now on sale at a cost of €10 each and are available from any committee member, all team managers and in local shops. The race will take place on the river from the back of our pitch in Dooneal and the finish will be under the bridge in the village. Your support for this event is much appreciated.
Ducks are now on sale at a cost of €10 each and are available from any committee member, all team managers and in local shops. The race will take place on the river from the back of our pitch in Dooneal and the finish will be under the bridge in the village. Your support for this event is much appreciated.
Friday, May 13, 2011
U16 Girls Semi Final Victory
Villa U16 Girls remain unbeaten after defeating Yeats Utd by 4 goals to 1 in Carney. This was a rescheduled match after last Fridays game was abandoned at half time when a thunderstorm left the Villa pitch under water.
Villa had to battle in the early minutes but took the lead against the run of play when Eimear McHugh got a brilliant headed goal from a Megan Duffy free kick. The Yeats equaliser came from an og just before the break.
Villa introduced Aoife Connolly at the start of the 2nd half and she made an immediate impact as her run after run caused problems in the Yeats defence. Villa were awarded a penalty which Duffy slotted home. Villa scored their 3rd when McHugh scored direct from a corner, Aoife Connolly finished the game off with a fine individual goal in the final minute. This was an outstanding performance by every Villa player. Result Yeats Utd 1 Dromore Villa 4.
Best wishes from everyone at Dromore Villa F.C. to Eimear McHugh who is off to Peru to represent Ireland at Surfing in the next few days.
Villa had to battle in the early minutes but took the lead against the run of play when Eimear McHugh got a brilliant headed goal from a Megan Duffy free kick. The Yeats equaliser came from an og just before the break.
Villa introduced Aoife Connolly at the start of the 2nd half and she made an immediate impact as her run after run caused problems in the Yeats defence. Villa were awarded a penalty which Duffy slotted home. Villa scored their 3rd when McHugh scored direct from a corner, Aoife Connolly finished the game off with a fine individual goal in the final minute. This was an outstanding performance by every Villa player. Result Yeats Utd 1 Dromore Villa 4.
Best wishes from everyone at Dromore Villa F.C. to Eimear McHugh who is off to Peru to represent Ireland at Surfing in the next few days.
Jim Lowther Summer Camp in Ballina Town F.C.
Jim Lowther Summer Soccer Camp in Ballina Town F.C. Belleek, Ballina Monday 18th - Friday 22nd July. For more information contact Jim Lowther on 096-22699
U14 Girls & Richard Brush Goalkeeper Training
Villa U14 Girls recorded their first win of the season with a well deserved Victory over Cliffoney/Grange on Tuesday evening. The girls have improved in every game and goals from Zoe Kilgannon and Molly McGowan were enough to seal the victory. A fine goalkeeping performance from Bláthín Cawley and hard work in midfield from Catriona Cawley, Aoife Connolly and Geraldine Ruane all helped the cause. Result Dromore Villa 2 Cliffony/Grange 1.
Anyone interested in a Free Open Day for Goalkeeper Training in the Showgrounds this Sunday 15th May contact Richard Brush Just4Keepers Sligo on 087 3564631 to reserve a place
Anyone interested in a Free Open Day for Goalkeeper Training in the Showgrounds this Sunday 15th May contact Richard Brush Just4Keepers Sligo on 087 3564631 to reserve a place
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
update 10th May
U14 Girls had a home game to Calry on Thursday 5th and shared the spoils in a very entertaining game, the girls went behind on 2 occasions but fought back with great spirit to earn a well deserved draw. The girls have improved steadily over the season as many had not played soccer before this year and most will still be U14 next year bide well for the years to come. The girls travel to Cliffony Tuesday evening for their next game.
U16 Girls had a home game in the semi final of the League on Friday evening. The thunder storm less than an hour before the game left the pitch under several inches of water 45 mins before kick off. after an inspection the game went ahead but a further downpour during the half time break left the pitch flooded again and the referee abandoned the match at this stage with Dromore trailing by a single goal - game has been rescheduled for Friday next at 6:30 in Carney.
U16 Girls had a home game in the semi final of the League on Friday evening. The thunder storm less than an hour before the game left the pitch under several inches of water 45 mins before kick off. after an inspection the game went ahead but a further downpour during the half time break left the pitch flooded again and the referee abandoned the match at this stage with Dromore trailing by a single goal - game has been rescheduled for Friday next at 6:30 in Carney.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
update 4th May
Villa Girls U16 remain unbeaten after a hard fought 4-3 victory at home to Manor Rangers last Saturday.Villa were the better team in the opening 20 minutes when Lisa Kilgannon scored with an overhead kick.They went 2 up after Emer McHugh netted direct from a corner kick.Manor pulled one back just before the break.Manor wasted no time after the restart and levelled within 2 minutes.Villa rode their luck when Megan Duffy scored their third from a clearance from a corner.However Manor equalised once again with 15 mins remaining.It was then end to end but with 5 mins left Marie Ruane popped up to head home from a corner.
Dromore Villa 4 Manor Rangers 3Villa
U18 Girls ended their season with a 4 nil defeat by Yeats United.The game was literally over after 20 minutes with Yeats going 3 up from sloppy defending.Villa improved slightly in the second half but still weren’t able to create any real chances .
Yeats Utd 4 Dromore Villa
U14 Girls had a home game to Ballymote on Thursday 28th, it was a much improved performance from the girls but a fine 2nd half performance from the ballymote girls proved too much for the Villa girls. Dromore Villa 0 Ballymote 5
U12 Cubs finished their season on a high when they won their play off against St Johns on a score line of 1 goal to Nil, Kevin McGee was the scorer when he slotted the ball home with 10 minutes to go after he was put through by Gavin Connolly. It was a great end to the season for the lads and they were delighted to receive their medals at the end of the game.
Dromore Villa Cubs 1 St Johns 0
Well done to all from Dromore Villa who took part and helped with the "stars in your eyes meets X Factor" on Friday night last. We hope everyone enjoyed the night and look forward to seeing the results of the fundraising when we are playing on the redeveloped pitches in Templeboy next year. The pitches are now levelled, drained and seeded and it is now a matter of being patient and allowing the pitch time to be ready to play on.
Dromore Villa 4 Manor Rangers 3Villa
U18 Girls ended their season with a 4 nil defeat by Yeats United.The game was literally over after 20 minutes with Yeats going 3 up from sloppy defending.Villa improved slightly in the second half but still weren’t able to create any real chances .
Yeats Utd 4 Dromore Villa
U14 Girls had a home game to Ballymote on Thursday 28th, it was a much improved performance from the girls but a fine 2nd half performance from the ballymote girls proved too much for the Villa girls. Dromore Villa 0 Ballymote 5
U12 Cubs finished their season on a high when they won their play off against St Johns on a score line of 1 goal to Nil, Kevin McGee was the scorer when he slotted the ball home with 10 minutes to go after he was put through by Gavin Connolly. It was a great end to the season for the lads and they were delighted to receive their medals at the end of the game.
Dromore Villa Cubs 1 St Johns 0
Well done to all from Dromore Villa who took part and helped with the "stars in your eyes meets X Factor" on Friday night last. We hope everyone enjoyed the night and look forward to seeing the results of the fundraising when we are playing on the redeveloped pitches in Templeboy next year. The pitches are now levelled, drained and seeded and it is now a matter of being patient and allowing the pitch time to be ready to play on.
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